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It’s great that you’re enthusiastic about your dental health! Here are some tips from the doctor and our team to make sure you are getting the most out of your brushing by avoiding common mistakes. Choose the right brush In almost every case, a soft brush provides the right amount of bristle-strength to clean your…

When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. The not-so-good news? Early gum disease, called gingivitis, is unfortunately an all-too-common childhood problem. How to Prevent Gingivitis Childhood gingivitis has the same causes and…

October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in WYLIE, Texas, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic treatment makes possible! Because October is Orthodontic Health Month, and it’s a great time to talk about how your orthodontist helps you create not just a…

The third molars have long been known as your “wisdom teeth,” because they are the last teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime during the late teens to early twenties. This is a time in life that many consider an “age of wisdom”; hence the term, “wisdom teeth.” Extracting the third molars does…

The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay, or gum disease. Though many people choose to forgo tooth replacement, the doctor and our team at Berry Family Dentistry Site 1 will tell you…

Dental veneers are a popular treatment to improve the appearance of your smile. the doctor and our team want to help you understand whether this dental option is right for you. Veneers, also known as laminates, are custom-made shells that cover the front of your teeth. They can change the color, size, or length of…

It’s the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team at Berry Family Dentistry Site 1 are sure that you’ll soon be thinking about Halloween costumes and Thanksgiving plans in no time. But wait! First,…

A length of floss plus your teeth is about as low-tech as it gets. But, as with so many other “simple” skills, it helps to learn just the right technique to avoid common mistakes and to make your flossing as effective as it can possibly be. Choose the Right Floss for You You’re getting ready…

The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not know about proper oral care or force you to follow it. Or, your bad habits could develop gradually, like slacking on your frequency of brushing.…